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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Although John accepted their offer, he wanted a higher salary.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
You should have noticed the subordinating conjunction,
``although,'' and the dependent clause. Press ENTER.
c
2
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Think carefully before you write.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
You have two clauses here -- ``(you) think'' and ``you write.''
``You write'' is the DC. It is the object of the preposition.
c
3
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
A duplicate copy of the invoice is enclosed.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``of the invoice'' is a prepositional phrase.
All you have here is a simple sentence.
a
4
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Your house is finished and you may move before August 1.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Notice the coordinating conjunction ``and.'' It is joining two
independent clause. Press ENTER.
b
5
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Adam said you had read the book.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``You had read the book'' is a noun clause. It is used
as the direct object of ``Adam said.'' Press ENTER.
c
6
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
You may give John the letter after dinner.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
It a simple sentence. ``John'' is an indirect object
``after dinner'' is a prepositional phrase. Press ENTER.
a
7
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Susan checked the figures twice, but you check them again.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Here are two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Press ENTER.
b
8
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
We were there when the holdup occurred, and we looked at the
robbers.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Three clauses occur in this sentence: we were, holdup occurred,
and we looked. It is CPCX. Press ENTER.
d
9
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Your qualifications are impressive.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
This one was simple in more ways than one.
Press ENTER.
a
10
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
We do not know who approved the ad.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``Who approved the ad'' is a DC, a noun clause.
It answers ``what.'' We do not know what? Press ENTER.
c
11
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
Behind the house and under the tree you will find the worm bed.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``Behind the house and under the tree'' are two prepositional
phrases. The sentence is simple. Press ENTER.
a
12
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, etc.
After harvest was over, we drove to Salt Lake, and Jeni bought clothes.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
We have three clauses here: DC, IC and IC.
The answer is CPCX. Press ENTER.
d
13
MULTIPLE-CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
If you share your feelings, your friendship can grow.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``If you share your feeling'' is a DC.
The sentence is CX. Press ENTER.
c
14
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
You can hang it in your ear if you want.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
``if you want'' is a DC. The sentence is CX.
Press ENTER.
c
15
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
Sentences which appeal to the senses are usually interesting.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
`Which appeal to the senses'' is a DC. It is an adjective clause.
Press ENTER.
c
16
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
Martha was late for class, and Susan followed right behind.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Here two IC's are joined with the coordinating conjunction ``and.''
Press ENTER.
b
17
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
Put on some bacon for breakfast and fry some eggs in the grease.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Two clauses are here -- (you) put and (you) fry.
The answer is CP. Press ENTER.
b
18
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
I will hunt on the north wall, and Dad will push through the canyon.
a. S b. CP c. CX d. CPCX
Press ENTER.
Two independent clauses are here joined by ``and.''
b
19
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
All types of people attend Ricks College.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
The subject is ``types'' and the verb is ``attend.''
Press ENTER.
a
20
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, c, or d.
Being anxious to learn and to work are qualities of a good student.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
The subject of this sentence is a verbal phrase.
Press ENTER.
a
21
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the best answer. Choose a, b, or c.
The sun is warm and bright, and God is in his heaven.
a S b CP c Cx d CPCX
We have two independent clauses here.
Press ENTER.
b
22
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
This was sure a cold winter.
a = misplaced modifier b = subject-verb agreement c = misused word
``Surely'' is an adverb and an adverb is needed here.
Press ENTER.
c
23
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
To read recommended books and watching educational tv are helpful.
a = misplaced modifier b = sub-verb agreement c = faulty parallelism
The answer is c. Write ``to read'' and ``to write.''
Press ENTER.
c
24
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a or b.
There is more than two ways to cross the river.
a = faulty subject-verb agreement b = faulty parallelism
One should write, ``There are.''
Press ENTER.
a
25
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Because he will take the test later.
a = fragment b = misplaced modifier c = subject-verb agreement
This is a fragment. It the word ``because'' was gone, the
sentence would be complete. Press ENTER.
a
26
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
They were not aliens they were American citizens.
a = run together sentence b = fragment c = misplaced modifier
This is a run together sentence. We need a period after
``aliens.'' Press ENTER.
a
27
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
I decided to emulate the coach the next day.
a = run-together sentence b = fragment c = misplaced modifier
``The next day'' should be moved. It should follow ``decided.''
Press ENTER.
c
28
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
After we received the fudge.
a = fragment b = faulty subject-verb agreement c = misused word
This is a fragment, an incomplete thought.
Press ENTER.
a
29
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Many students enjoy reading, talking, and to watch television.
a = misplaced modifier b = sub-verb agreement c = faulty parallelism
Notice the faulty parallelism.
Press ENTER.
c
30
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Terry plays quarterback as good as Haden.
a = misplaced modifier b = sub-verb agreement c = misused word
The sentence should read ``as well as.''
Press ENTER.
c
31
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Acrylic paints are better than oils they last longer and dry faster.
a = run-together sentence b = fragment c = misplaced modifier
We need a period after the word ``oils.'' Here we have a
run-together sentence. Press ENTER.
a
32
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Neither the soup nor the crackers is on the table.
a = misplaced modifier b = faulty sub-verb agreement c = misused word
We need a plural verb to go with a plural subject.
The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The hailstones broke several windows.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
The main parts are: stones broke windows.
The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
34
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Put Marty in the seat next to Brenda.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
``Marty'' is the direct object. Direct objects answer
whom or what. Press ENTER.
b
35
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Dr. Stoddard fixed Harry's teeth.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
``Teeth'' is a direct object. Direct objects answer
whom or what. Press ENTER.
b
36
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The Ford Motor Company is progressive.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
``Progressive'' is a predicate adjective. Also notice the
linking verb ``is.'' Press ENTER.
d
37
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Our policy in Central America pleases some of the people.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
The subject, verb, direct object includes: policy pleases
some. Press ENTER.
b
38
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The lake is serene and clear.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
``Serene and clear'' are predicate adjectives.
Press ENTER.
d
39
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Twin rocks protect the harbor from foreign ships.
a SV b SVDO d SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
``Harbor'' is a direct object. This word answers ``what.''
Press ENTER.
b
40
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Wanting a place to swim, Sue and Frank traveled to Green Canyon.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Wrong.
Press ENTER.
a
41
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The clouds rested quietly on the mountain peaks.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
The words ``quietly on the mountain peaks'' are only modifiers.
The answer is a. Press ENTER.
a
42
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Bamboo poles make good blow guns.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
This sentence contains a subject, verb, and direct object.
That is all it has. The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Two family cars are useful.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
d
44
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Another steel mill quit business today.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
He dives from the second rock.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Bill fishes for salmon on the Oregon Coast.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
We learn much from the Oriental nations.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
I cut Susan a piece of cake.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The store refunded Mother one hundred dollars.
a SV b SVDo c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
c
50
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
These sentences are short.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
d
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Short sentences are easy to understand.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
d
52
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
I served my wife the main course for the evening.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press ENTER
c
53
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
The man who is riding the bull is my father.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Because his gun misfired, Larry missed his opportunity to shoot
an elk.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Press ENTER
b
55
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Merlin said we could all go fishing with him next Thursday.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
The shot which was one in a million brought down two mallards.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Ride on the dunes after the rains have watered the sands.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
After the sandhills become firm, you can ride anywhere.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Because you avoid homework, don't be surprised at your low grades.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Because the trout-fly hatch is moving, you'll find good fishing.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
The wind caves which are at Darby Cannon are deep and dark.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
When you go to the ice caves, be sure to take ropes with you.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Ropes are needed for the frozen waterfall which is in the cave.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
If you like sand, explore the giant dunes near Egin.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
65
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Dad said, ``Take the Red Road to Camus Creek and turn left.''
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
c
66
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
We found arrowheads in the Junipers which are 100 years old.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Quail Lake serves both counties because it is centrally located.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
The highway which goes from Ashton to Tetonia provides beauty.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
You passed over Bitch Creek which flows into the Teton River.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
a
70
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
If you want a scenic float, consider the Teton River.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
That you can catch some cutthroat trout on this trip is certain.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type)
Press ENTER
c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
A broken arrow was found in the tree.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
The school gave Lance a skiing award.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
To run a four minute mile requires talent, preparation, and energy.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER.
c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, or c.
Studying nature rewards the scholar with numerous insights.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Mark wants to run a boy's camp next summer.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
c
77
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Working at such a camp allows opportunities for service.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
A severe challenge is skiing the face of the mountain.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
To read, study, and learn are Susan's reasons for attending college.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
c
80
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
A shattered Teton Dam is an unhappy monument of one day in June.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
a
81
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Running the store is hard work.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press ENTER
b
82
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A phrase is a group of words with a subject and a verb.
Press ENTER
f
83
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.
Press ENTER
f
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TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A dependent clause can stand alone.
Press ENTER
f
85
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Press ENTER
t
86
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A simple sentence contains no independent clauses.
Press ENTER
f
87
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A coordinating conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
Press ENTER
f
88
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
The word BUT fits which category?
a CORRELATIVE b SUBORDINATE c COORDINATE
Press ENTER
c
89
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
Adverbs answer: how, when, why, and -----------?
a WHAT b WHO c WHICH d WHERE
Press ENTER
d
90
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
Adjectives answer:
a WHO b WHEN c WHY d WHICH
Press ENTER
d
91
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
Which word is not a verb?
a RUN b BIRD c JOG d SLEEP
Press ENTER
b
92
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
Which word is not a preposition?
a AFTER b BESIDE c ALTHOUGH d IN
Press ENTER
c
93
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
The articles are : a, an, are
Press ENTER
f
94
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
Which word is not an adverb?
a LATER b BUSY c LAZILY d VERY
Press ENTER
b
95
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
Most objects answer who or what.
Press ENTER
t
96
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A transition could be the repetition of a key word.
Press ENTER
t
97
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
``Not only, but also'' are transitions.
Press ENTER
t
98
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
To compare means to show how things are different.
Press ENTER
f
99
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
Concrete details are more convincing than generalizations.
Press ENTER
t
100
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
The conclusion is the thesis restated in different words.
Press ENTER
t
101
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A simile is a comparison.
Press ENTER
t
102
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
The(a) fall(b) and(c) winter(d) catalog(e) came(f) Thursday.
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
e
103
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
The(a) hardwood(b) floor(c) shines(d) like(e) a(f) lake.
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
c
104
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Remaining(a) beautiful(b), the(c) brick(d) wall(e) stands.
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
e
105
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Wanting(a) to(b) go(c) too(d), Harold(e) waited.
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
e
106
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Dates(a) grow(b) on(c) palm(d) trees(e).
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
a
107
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Uncooked(a) toads(b) give(c) Harold(d) a(e) stomach(f) ache.
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
b
108
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Wanting(a) to snorkel(b), we(c) swam(d) at Hannama Bay(e).
Pick the subject
Press ENTER
c
109
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The jet(a) cruised(b) at 37,000(c) feet(d).
Choose the subject
Press ENTER
a
110
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The blue(a) room(b) provides(c) a feeling(d) of tranquility(e).
Choose the subject
Press ENTER
b
111
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Moving(a) easily(b), the crowd(c) sauntered(d) through(e) the park.
Choose the subject
Press ENTER
c
112
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The fall(a) and winter(b) catalog(c) came(d) on Thursday(e).
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
d
113
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
The hardwood(a) floor(b) shines(c) like(d) a calm(e) lake(f).
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
c
114
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose c, d, e, or f.
The brick(c) wall(d) stands(e) against(f) the wind and rain.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
e
115
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
Wanting(a) to(b) go(c), Harold(d) waited(e) on the steps.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
e
116
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Dates(a) in(b) Hawaii(c) grow(d) on(e) palm(f) trees.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
d
117
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Uncooked(a) toads(b) give(d) Harold(e) a stomach(f) ache.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
d
118
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, or d.
Wanting(a) to snorkel(b), we(c) swam(d) at Waimea Falls.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
d
119
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, or e.
The jet(a) cruised(b) at(c) 37,000(d) feet(e).
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, d, e, or f.
The(a) blue(b) room(c) provides(d) a feeling(e) of tranquility(f).
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
d
121
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, or d.
We(a) sauntered(b) through(c) the Ala Moana(d) Shopping(e) Center.
Choose the verb
Press ENTER
b
122
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A clause is a group of word without a subject and a verb.
Press ENTER
f
123
Type the correct word and press ENTER
A phrase is a group of ________________ ?
Press ENTER
words
124
A(n) __________________ clause can stand alone.
Type the correct word and press ENTER
Press ENTER
independent
125
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A preposition would be a word like ``run.''
Press ENTER
f
126
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
An independent clause can not stand alone.
Press ENTER
f
127
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A phrase can not function as a noun.
Press ENTER
f
128
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A clause can be either independent or dependent.
Press ENTER
t
129
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A simple sentence contains no independent clauses.
Press ENTER
f
130
An adverb clause will answer: when, why, where, or ____________ ?
Type the correct word and press ENTER
The answer is ``how.''
Press ENTER to continue.
how
131
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause.
Press ENTER
t
132
TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A coordinating conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
Press ENTER
f
133
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Twenty-five years later.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Press ENTER
a
134
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
If we get a chance.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Press ENTER
b
135
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
After we get home.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
After the game.
a. Phrase b. DC c. IC
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a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Please come.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c.
Sam slept in the car.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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c
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TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
An adjective clause sometimes will not contain a verb.
You are not thinking. By definition a clause must
contain both a subject and a verb.
f
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c
Save ten percent of all you earn for investments.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c
Although the bugs are drawn to the light.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c
Nick who lives in New Mexico.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b or c
If you get another headache.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
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b
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intimations of immortality
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of
145
the soul that rises with us, our life's star.
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with
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and cometh from afar
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from
147
and not in utter nakedness
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in
148
but trailing clouds of glory do we come
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of
149
from God, who is our home
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from
150
upon the growing boy
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upon
151
he sees it in his joy
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in
152
the youth, who daily farther from the east
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from
153
we must always rely on faith
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on
154
we must accept responsibility for our choices
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for
155
religion is not a problem of proof
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of
156
go to the store tomorrow
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to
157
Choose a, b, c, or d.
Which word does not name a type of conjunction?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d.
The word ``or'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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d
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d
The word ``WHILE'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d
The word ``so'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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d
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TRUE/FALSE Choose t or f.
A coordinating conjunction joins elements that are UNEQUAL.
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f
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d
A complex sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d
A simple sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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c
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c or d
A compound sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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a
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Compound sentences are joined by a _________________ conjunction.
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coordinating
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Adverb clauses will always be joined by a _____________ conjunction.
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subordinating
167
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a, b, c, or d.
What type of conjunction will often be used in a complex sentence?
a CORRELATIVE b COORDINATING c SUBORDINATING d INTERJECTION
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c
168
John works REGULARLY on the bridge.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
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adverb
169
FIFTEEN students helped push the car.
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adjective
170
The bug SMACKED the windshield.
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verb
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The dishes were full of SHRIMP.
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noun
172
Work HARD on your studies.
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adverb
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Several students decided to go on MISSIONS.
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noun
174
The phones ONLY worked for two hours.
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adverb
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The phones only worked for TWO hours.
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adjective
176
MOVE to the back of the bus.
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verb
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Move to the BACK of the bus.
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noun
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The book on SKIING is on the table.
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noun
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GOVERNMENT has become extremely expensive.
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noun
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The dishes were FULL of shrimp.
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adjective
181
The dishes were full OF shrimp.
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preposition
182
Government has become TOO expensive.
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adverb
183
The phones only WORKED for two hours.
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verb
184
Adverbs answer how, ____________, why, and where.
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when
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Adverbs answer how, when, _______________, and where.
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why
186
Subjects answer who or _________________.
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what
187
Direct objects answer whom or _________________.
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what
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Predicate nouns answer who or _________________.
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what
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Which part of speech often ends in LY?
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adverb
190
Metaphors and similes are both ___________________ .
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comparisons
191
The denotative meaning of a word could be found in the ________________.
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dictionary
192
An image is a ______________ picture that appeals to the senses.
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The answer is ``word''
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word
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An image is a word picture that appeals to the ________________.
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senses
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Adjectives modify __________________.
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(Put an "s" on the end of the word.)
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nouns
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He slithered into the warm room.
Which word is the metaphor? Type the correct word.
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slithered
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To talk about something not alive as if it were a person is
a(n) _______________ .
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personification
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a or b
The place where the books should be kept until they are needed.
a fragment b complete sentence
Although this sentence lacks a main verb, we do have a dependent
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a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a or b
To become a star of stage and screen is Martha's goal.
a fragment b complete sentence
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b
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a or b
Advised our new receptionist of the procedures to follow.
a fragment b complete sentence
This sentence lacks a subject. Who advised? We don't know.
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a
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose a or b
Cautiously approach the intersection.
a fragment b complete sentence
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b